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Content

About this manual.................................................................................................................1

Setup ActiveBarcode.............................................................................................................2

Print barcodes using the application......................................................................................3

Print barcode labels..............................................................................................................5

Labels with imported data.....................................................................................................9

Serial export barcodes as image files...................................................................................12

Excel 2013 Barcode objects in a spread sheet.......................................................................15



Excel 2007, 2010, 2013 Barcode images in sheets.................................................................28

Excel 97, 2000, XP, 2003 Barcode objects in a spread sheet..................................................30

Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003 Barcode images in sheets...........................................................33

Word 2013 Barcode objects in a document............................................................................36



Word 97-2003 Barcode objects in a document.......................................................................47

Word 2007, 2010, 2013 Barcode images in documents..........................................................49

Word 97, 2000, XP, 2003 Barcode images in documents........................................................51

Access 2013 Barcodes in reports..........................................................................................53

Access 2013 Barcodes in Forms............................................................................................58





Access 2000, XP, 2003 Barcodes in reports...........................................................................79

Access 2000, XP, 2003 Barcodes in forms.............................................................................83

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Content

PowerPoint 2013 Barcode objects in a presentation..............................................................87




MS Publisher 2000, 2003, 2007 Barcode images in a publication..........................................100

OpenOffice Barcode images in documents...........................................................................102

Barcode types...................................................................................................................104

ActiveBarcode Application..................................................................................................108

File menu..........................................................................................................................110

Edit menu..........................................................................................................................111

Barcode menu...................................................................................................................112

Print menu........................................................................................................................113

Options menu....................................................................................................................114

Internet menu...................................................................................................................115

ActiveBarcode Control (OCX)..............................................................................................116

OCX: Properties.................................................................................................................117

OCX: Methods....................................................................................................................119

OCX: Events.......................................................................................................................121

Property Dialog: General....................................................................................................122

Property Dialog: Fonts.......................................................................................................124

Property Dialog: Colors......................................................................................................125

Property Dialog: Layout.....................................................................................................126

ActiveBarcode Commandline Tool.......................................................................................128

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About this manual

This present documentation is a shortened version of the extensive online documentation. This documentouter finally concentrates on the topic

ActiveBarcode for users

You find the complete documentation at ours homepage http://www.activebarcode.com/. There you find

- detailed and current information- examples for download- extensive step-by-step instructions- example videos- a detailed FAQ- and much more

All trademarks and product names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

ActiveBarcode Software (c) Lars Schenk & Frank HornThis document (c) Frank Horn

Document Version 2.1.288

About this manual 1

Setup ActiveBarcode

How to setup ActiveBarcode to your machine:

If you already have an ActiveBarcode installation on your system (e.g. if you tried the trial and have nowpurchased the full version), please uninstall before installing. You need administrator's rights for theinstallation. If you don't have them, ask your administrator to install the software.

Now launch the setup file ActiveBarcode5.60.exe or when setting up the trial it's the fileActiveBarcode-Trial5.60.exe. If you have downloaded a ZIP archive, first extract the file from the archive.The setup application will then be launched. The setup, the control and the Application is digital signed by'Lars Schenk'.

Follow the instructions of this setup application. You even can cancel the setup process using the "Cancel"button. After the setup is complete the ActiveBarcode Control is available now in your system and inaddition to this you can now start the ActiveBarcode Application form your Startmenu -> Programs.

Please consider that the ActiveBarcode Control is more flexible and more powerful than theActiveBarcode Application! You can find instructions of how to use ActiveBarcode Control with diffentsoftware here: Examples

Setup ActiveBarcode 2

Print barcodes using the application

How to print a barcode exactly onto a page

Here we show you how easy it is to print a barcode exactly onto a page. You can specify the barcodesposition and size in millimeters.

For example you can use this functionality when:

you have to print a barcode into a form.• you have to print a barcode exactly on a specific place on a sheet of paper•

First launch the ActiveBarcode Application. Now create the barcode you require. If you need informationof how to use the ActiveBarcode Application click here

To print the barcode please select the function "One Barcode..." from the "Print" menu. The followingdialog box will be shown up:

Now have a look at the page you want to print the barcode. Take a ruler and measure the position andthe dimensions of the place where the barcode should be printed. You need 4 values:

Distance from the top of the page• Distance from the left of the page• Width of the barcode• Height of the barcode•

You enter this four values into the above shown dialog.

There are print options:

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Adjust barcode for print resolution:General you will check this option. If checked the barcode will be printed in the best resolution that ispossible with the selected printer. This will normally give you the best result. If the print result does not fityour expectations you can try to uncheck this option. Then the barcode will be printed as designed andwill be stretched or shrinked to the printers resolution.

Now press the "Print now" button. The barcode will be printed.

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Print barcode labels

How to print barcode labels

Here we show you how easy it is to print labels with barcodes on it. You can specify the barcodes andlabels position and size in millimeters.

First launch the ActiveBarcode Application. Then create the barcode you require. If you need informationof how to use the ActiveBarcode Application click here

Step 1: Setup the label sheetTo setup the dimensions of the labels and the label sheet, first select the function "Setup Label sheet.." ofthe menu "Print". The following dialog will be shown:

Select the required label sheet definition from the list of predefined labels sheets. If the sheet you need isnot available in this list continue with setting up the label sheet for yourself:

Enter the required dimensions of the labels in millimeters. Take a look at the image on the right of thedialog to see what values are required. Please not that some label sheets have no unused borders . In thiscase you enter simply 0 for them.

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After entering all data correctly, press the "Ok" button.

Step 2: Print the labelsSelect the function "Labels.." of the menu "Print". You can specify the size and the position of the barcodeon the label. If you want to do this, click on the tab "Barcode Position". The following dialog will be shown:

Take a ruler and measure the position and the dimensions of the place where the barcode should beprinted. You need 4 values:

Distance from the top of the label• Distance from the left of the label• Width of the barcode• Height of the barcode•

You enter this four values into the above shown dialog.

There are label options:Rectangle around the content: Check this option, if you want a border for the label.

After entering all data correctly, go back to the "Print" tab.

Now select what labels you want to print. The following tab will be shown:


Select the first label you want to print. Enter the row and the column of it. Then enter the number oflabels you want to print. The graphics on the right will show you the labels you selected for print.

There are print options:

As currently designed:The barcode you currently have designed inside the ActiveBarcode Application will be printed.

Serial numbers:Using this option you can create labels with serial numbers starting the current barcodes text. This optionis only available if serial numbers are possible with the current barcode text setting, e.g. is must benumeric.

Data Source:You can use the "Data Source" to import data. See this example of using the data source for moreinformation.

Adjust barcode for print resolution:General you will check this option. If checked the barcode will be printed in the best resolution that ispossible with the selected printer. This will normally give you the best result. If the print result does not fityour expectations you can try to uncheck this option. Then the barcode will be printed as designed andwill be stretched or shrinked to the printers resolution.

Now press the "Print now" button. The barcode labels will be printed.



Labels with imported data

How to print labels with imported data (e.g. from a spread

sheet)

In this example we use data from a column of a spreadsheet to print labels:

The data from the column "code" should serve as a data source for the labels. To use them, we copythese data into the windows clipboard. Mark the data you would like to use first:

Now copy the selected data into the windows clipboard. For this use the function "Copy" out of the menu"Edit" of the spreadsheet software:

Next open the ActiveBarcode Application. If you not yet adjusted the label sheet type you use, select"Setup label sheet" from menu "Print" first.

Now select the function "Labels containing barcodes" from menu "Print". Click on the tab "Data source".The following dialog box appears:

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Clicking on the "Paste" button here. The data copied out of the spreadsheet is inserted now into the datasource for the labels.


Now you can change optionally to the "Barcode position" tab in order to change the position and the sizeof the barcode on the label.

For starting the print, you change now to the tab "Print". Have a look at the "Barcode content" and select"Data source" here. Also select the starting label and the amount of labels.

Finally hit the "Print" button to launch the print of the labels.


Serial export barcodes as image files

Serial export barcodes as image files

This example shows how to export a series of barcodes as image files.Launch the ActiveBarcode Application and create the barcode according to your needs.

As text to be encoded you enter the start value of the serial numbers. In this example we use the valueID000. The rear digits 000 are automatically recognized and will be increased while exporting (ID000,ID001, ID002...).

To export the image files you select "Extended image file export.." from the menu "File".

The following dialog appears:

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Activate the option "Create series of image files". Choose between "Serial numbers" and "Data source". Inthis example you select the "Serial numbers". Finally you give the number of the desired image files. Clickon "Next".

In the next dialog you select the filename and the destination folder. The filename is automaticallycomplemented with a number, e.g., datei.gif becomes datei01.gif, datei02.gif etc.

Click on OK. The image files are generated. In our example you receive the following 5 barcodes images:


You also can use the data import instead of the serial numbers. Select "Data source" and create or load adata source in the Tab "Data source".


Excel 2013

Barcode objects in a spread sheet

Embed and automate a barcode in a Excel 2013 document

A short description of how to add a barcode to an Excel document and link the barcode with a cellscontent.

First launch Excel and create a new document or open an already existing document.

Make sure that you have configured your Excel, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. If not, goto the Excel Options: Click here on the tab "File". With it you change to the preventer view. Then click on"options" on the left:

Activate "Customize Ribbon" and then activate the option "Developer" inside the main tabs and thenclose the option window.

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Now you can embed the ActiveBarcode control element into your Document. Select Developer tab. Clickon the button "Insert" from the range of "ActiveX Controls" and then select "More controls" there.

A dialog box appears on the screen:


Select "ActiveBarcode" now and click "Ok". Now a barcode will be created inside your document. This willbe a standard barcode of EAN-128 type. This is the default type. You can change this to any barcode typesupported by ActiveBarcode: For example: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8,EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128, GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14,PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.

Now you can modify this barcode. You can change the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside thebarcode with the right mouse button. A pop up menu will open:


Select "ActiveBarcode-Object" and then "Properties...". The property dialog of ActiveBarcode will open.Here you can modify the barcode as you like.

Alternatively you can use the property dialog of Excel. For this use the following button named"Properties" of the "Controls" range:

Create a link between a cell and the barcode: Open the property dialog of Excel as described above.Now activate the barcode object by clicking onto it once. The property dialog will now display all theproperties of the barcode object. Have a look for the property named "LinkedCell". This allows a linkbetween a cell and the barcode:

Enter the cell's name for the link into this property. That's it!



Excel 2010





Make sure that you have configured your Excel, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. If not, goto the Excel Options: Click here on the tab "File". With it you change to the preventer view. Then click on"options" on the left:



Now you can embed the ActiveBarcode control element into your Document. Select Developer tab. Clickon the button "Insert" from the range of "ActiveX Controls" and then select "More controls" there.





Select "ActiveBarcode-Object" and then "Properties...". The property dialog of ActiveBarcode will open.


Here you can modify the barcode as you like.





Excel 2007





Make sure that you have configured your Excel, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. If not, goto the Excel Options:

Activate the option "Show Developer tab in the ribbon" and close the option window.


Now you can embed the ActiveBarcode control element into your Document. Select Developer tab. Clickon the button "Insert" from the range of "Controls" and then select "More controls" there.











Excel 2007, 2010, 2013

Barcode images in sheets

How to add a barcode image into an Excel 2007, 2010, 2013

sheet

You can use the ActiveBarcode Application to add barcode images to your Excel documents:

Launch the ActiveBarcode Application and create the barcode according to your needs. If you needinformation of how to use the ActiveBarcode Application click here.

After creating the barcode you copy it into the Windows clipboard. To do this select "Copy Bitmap" or"Copy Meta" from the "Edit" menu (A description of the whole menu is located here).

If you want to place a bitmap image to your document use the function "Copy Bitmap". You do this, if youneed a barcode in an exact size.

If you want to place a vector graphics to your document use the function "Copy Meta". You do this, if youwant to freely resize the barcode in your document.

The barcode will now be copied to the Windows clipboard and is available for nearly any applicationrunning on your system.

Now open Excel and create a new sheet or open an already existing one. Select the "Start" tab. Click onthe button "Paste" from the range of "Clipboard":

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The barcode will be placed into your sheet:

The barcode image is now placed to into your Excel sheet. You can handle this barcode inside your sheetas any other image (e.g. resize, move, etc.).

Hint: The barcode has been added as image to your document. The images resultion has been set by you using theActiveBarcode Application (Menu "Barcode": Layout & Size). If you create the barcode in a low resolution (e.g. 200x50 pixels)and then print it to a printer with a high resolution the barcodes textline may look like it has a too low resolution and hugeblocks are visible. This also happens when you resize the barcode inside your document to get it bigger. To avoid this you mustcreate the barcode in a bigger resolution before you copy the barcode to the Windows clipboard. Then you paste the barcodeimage to your document and resize it to the required smaller size. Now the resolution of the image is higher and if you printyour document the barcode will look much better!

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Excel 97, 2000, XP, 2003


Embed and automate a barcode in a Excel 97, 2000, XP or 2003

document

A short description of how to add a barcode to your Excel sheet and link it with a cell: Firstlaunch Excel and create a new sheet or open an already existing sheet. Now go to the menu "Insert" andselect "Object..." from that item list:

A dialog box appears:

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Select "ActiveBarcode" now and click "Ok".

Alternatively you can use the function "More controls..." from the "Control Toolbox" of Excel to embed thecontrol:

Now a barcode will be created inside your document. The embedded barcode will be a standard barcodeof EAN-128 type. This is the default type. You can change this to any barcode type supported byActiveBarcode: For example: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13,EAN-18, EAN 128, GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14, PDF417, QRCode, SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.

Next switch to the "design mode" of Excel (e.g. use this button: ). Now you can modify this barcode.You can change the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside the barcode with the right mouse button. Apop up menu will open:


Alternatively you can use the property dialog of Excel. For this use the following button names"Properties" in your symbol bar "Control-Toolbox":





Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003

Barcode images in sheets

How to add a barcode image into an Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003

sheet

You can use the ActiveBarcode Application to add barcode images to your Excel documents:






Now open Excel and create a new sheet or open an already existing one. Go to the "Edit" menu and select"Paste" to add the barcode image from the Windows clipboard to your document:

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The barcode will be placed into your sheet:

The barcode image is now placed to into your Excel sheet. You can handle this barcode inside your sheetas any other image (e.g. resize, move, etc.).




Word 2013

Barcode objects in a document

Embed a barcode control into a Word 2013 document

A short description of how to add a barcode to a Word document: First launch Word and create a newdocument or open an already existing document.

Make sure that you have configured your Word, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. If not, goto the Word Options: Click here on the tab "File". With it you change to the preventer view. Then click on"options" on the left:


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Now you can embed the ActiveBarcode control element into your Word Document. Select Developer tab.Click on the button "Legacy Tools" from the range of "Controls" and then select "More controls" there.







Here you can modify the barcode as you like.


Word 2010




Make sure that you have configured your Word, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. If not, goto the Word Options: Click here on the tab "File". With it you change to the preventer view. Then click on"options" on the left:











Word 2007




Make sure that you have configured your Word, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. If not, goto the Word Options:










Word 97-2003


Embed a barcode control into a Word 97, 2000, XP or 2003

document

A short description of how to add a barcode to a Word document: First launch Word and create a newdocument or open an already existing document. Now go to the menu "Insert" and select "Object..." fromthat item list:


Select "ActiveBarcode" now and click "Ok".

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Alternatively you can use the function "More controls..." from the "Control Toolbox" of Word to embed thecontrol:

Now a barcode will be created inside your document. This will be a standard barcode of EAN-128 type.This is the default type. You can change this to any barcode type supported by ActiveBarcode: Forexample: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128,GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14, PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14,SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.



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Word 2007, 2010, 2013

Barcode images in documents

How to add a barcode image into a Word 2007, 2010, 2013

document

You can use the ActiveBarcode Application to add barcodes as images to your Word documents:






Now open Word and create a new document or open an already existing document. Select the "Start" tab.Click on the button "Paste" from the range of "Clipboard":

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The barcode will be placed into your document:

The barcode image is now placed to into your Word document. You can handle this barcode inside yourdocument as any other image (e.g. resize, move, etc.).


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Word 97, 2000, XP, 2003


How to add a barcode image into a Word 97, 2000, XP, 2003

document

You can use the ActiveBarcode Application to add barcodes to your Word documents:






Now open Word and create a new document or open an already existing document. Go to the "Edit" menuand select "Paste" to add the barcode image from the Windows clipboard to your document:

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The barcode image is now placed to into your Word document. You can handle this barcode inside yourdocument as any other image (e.g. resize, move, etc.).


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Access 2013

Barcodes in reports

To use this functionality you require the Enterprise Edition

Barcodes in an Access 2013 database report

Here we show you how to add a barcode into a Access database report and bind it to a data field. Firstlaunch Access and create a new database or open an already existing database in what you want to add abarcode. A simple database could look like this:

Next create a new report.

Now add the ActiveBarcode control to the report. You must be in "Design Mode" to do this.

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Select the "Design" tab. Click on the button "Insert ActiveX control" from the range of "Controls".

A dialog will show up:

Select "ActiveBarcode" here and click OK. Now the barcode object will be placed in your report. This willbe a standard barcode of EAN-128 type. This is the default type.


Now you can modify this barcode. You can change the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside thebarcode with the right mouse button. A pop up menu will open.

Select "ActiveBarcode-Object" and then "Properties...". The property dialog of ActiveBarcode will open.Here you can modify the barcode as you like. For example you can change the type to any barcode typesupported by ActiveBarcode: For example: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8,EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128, GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14,PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.

Now place and resize the barcode element for your needs.

Next we bind the controls text property (the barcodes content) to the data field "Code" of the database.Select the "Design" tab. Click on the button "Property sheet" from the range of "Tools".

Have a look for the entry "Control Source" and change it to "Code". This is the data binding:


Now close the design mode and switch to report view:

Watch the result:


The barcode control is bound to the data base field and shows the code of the current data set asEAN-128 barcode.

One last hint: A report is designed in a lower resolution that it is using while printing. So it may berequired that you create the barcode control with a much bigger font size than you would normally use.Otherwise the text line under the barcode may be very very small in your print.


Access 2013

Barcodes in Forms


Barcodes in an Access 2013 database formular

Here we show you how to add a barcode into a Access database and bind it to a data field. First launchAccess and create a new database or open an already existing database in what you want to add abarcode. A simple database could look like this:

Next create a new form. This is easy and we do not explain this functionality of Access further. If you havequestions about this, please have a look into the Access Online Help

Now add the ActiveBarcode control to the form. You must be in "Design Mode" to do this.

Select the "Developer tab". Click on the button "Insert ActiveX control" from the range of "Controls".

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A dialog will appear. Select "ActiveBarcode" here and click OK. Now the barcode object will be placed inyour form. This will be a standard barcode of EAN-128 type. This is the default type.

Now you can modify this barcode. You can change the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside thebarcode with the right mouse button. A pop up menu will open. Select "ActiveBarcode-Object" and then"Properties...". The property dialog of ActiveBarcode will open. Here you can modify the barcode as youlike. For example you can change the type to any barcode type supported by ActiveBarcode: Forexample: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128,GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14, PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14,SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.

Next we bind the controls text property (the barcodes content) to the data field "Productnumber" of thedatabase.

Select the "Developer tab". Click on the button "Property page" from the range of "Tools".


Have a look for the entry "Control Source" and change it to "Productnumber". This is the data binding:

Now close the design mode of the form and watch the result by simple opening the form:

The barcode control is bound to the data base field and shows the product number of the current data setas EAN-128 barcode.

Embedding and binding an ActiveBarcode control into reports is very similar.

One last hint: A report is designed in a lower resolution that it is using while printing. So it is required thatyou create the barcode control with a much bigger font size than you would normally use. Otherwise thetext line under the barcode may be very very small in your print.



Access 2010

Barcodes in reports










Now you can modify this barcode. You can change the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside the


barcode with the right mouse button. A pop up menu will open.







Watch the result:





Access 2010

Barcodes in Forms





Now add the ActiveBarcode control to the form. You must be in "Design Mode" to do this.

Select the "Developer tab". Click on the button "Insert ActiveX control" from the range of "Controls".


A dialog will appear. Select "ActiveBarcode" here and click OK. Now the barcode object will be placed inyour form. This will be a standard barcode of EAN-128 type. This is the default type.

Now you can modify this barcode. You can change the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside thebarcode with the right mouse button. A pop up menu will open. Select "ActiveBarcode-Object" and then"Properties...". The property dialog of ActiveBarcode will open. Here you can modify the barcode as youlike. For example you can change the type to any barcode type supported by ActiveBarcode: Forexample: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128,GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14, PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14,SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.


Select the "Developer tab". Click on the button "Property page" from the range of "Tools".









Access 2007

Barcodes in reports


















Watch the result:





Access 2007

Barcodes in Forms





Now add the ActiveBarcode control to the form. You must be in "Design Mode" to do this. Select the"Developer tab". Click on the button "Insert ActiveX control" from the range of "Controls".

The following dialog will appear:


Select "ActiveBarcode" here and click OK. Now the barcode object will be placed in your form. This will bea standard barcode of EAN-128 type. This is the default type. Now you can modify this barcode. You canchange the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside the barcode with the right mouse button. A pop upmenu will open. Select "ActiveBarcode-Object" and then "Properties...". The property dialog ofActiveBarcode will open. Here you can modify the barcode as you like. For example you can change thetype to any barcode type supported by ActiveBarcode: For example: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128, GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13,Bookland, ITF-14, PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.


Select the "Developer tab". Click on the button "Property sheet" from the range of "Tools".








Access 2000, XP, 2003

Barcodes in reports


Barcodes in an Access 2000, XP, 2003 database report



Now add the ActiveBarcode control to the report. You must be in "Design Mode" to do this. Go to themenu "Insert" and select "ActiveX control":


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Next we bind the controls text property (the barcodes content) to the data field "Code" of the database.Go to the menu "View" and select "Properties":


Now close the design mode, switch to report view and watch the result:





Access 2000, XP, 2003

Barcodes in forms


Barcodes in an Access 2000, XP, 2003 database, formular or

report


Fill the database with some data using the table. See this example:


Now add the ActiveBarcode control to the form. Goto to the menu and select from the the menu "Insert"the function "ActiveX Control...".

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The following dialog will appear:

Select "ActiveBarcode" here and click OK. Now the barcode object will be placed in your form. This will bea standard barcode of EAN-128 type. This is the default type. Now you can modify this barcode. You canchange the type, text, colors etc. For this click inside the barcode with the right mouse button. A pop upmenu will open:



Here you can modify the barcode as you like. For example you can change the type to any barcode typesupported by ActiveBarcode: For example: Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8,EAN-13, EAN-18, EAN 128, GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, Bookland, ITF-14,PDF417, QR Code, SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A, UPC-E.

In this example we use the EAN-128, so there is no need to change the type now.

Next we bind the controls text property (the barcodes content) to the data field "Productnumber" of thedatabase. Again click the barcode with the right mouse button and select "Properties":








PowerPoint 2013

Barcode objects in a presentation

Embed a barcode control into a PowerPoint 2013 (x86) document

This instructions show you how to embed the ActiveBarcode control into your document. You canautomate the control using a macro. If you just want to add a static picture of a barcode, please use theActiveBarcode Application instead and transfer the picture of the barcode with copy/paste into yourdocument.

First launch Powerpoint and create a new document or open an already existing document.

Make sure that you have configured your Powerpoint, that the "Developer" tab is shown in the ribbon. Ifnot, go to the Powerpoint Options:

Select "Customize Ribbon" and activate the option "Developer". Then close the option window.

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Now you can embed the ActiveBarcode control element into your Powerpoint Document. Select Developertab. Click on the button "More controls" from the range of "Controls".








PowerPoint 2010


Embed a barcode control into a PowerPoint 2010 (x86) document




Select "Customize Ribbon" and activate the option "Developer". Then close the option window.










PowerPoint 2007


Embed a barcode control into a PowerPoint 2007 document













PowerPoint 2003


Embed a barcode control into a PowerPoint 2003 document


First launch PowerPoint and create a new presentation or open an already existing presentation. Now goto the menu "Insert" and select "Object..." from that item list:







MS Publisher 2000, 2003, 2007

Barcode images in a publication

How to add a barcode image into a Publisher document

You can use the ActiveBarcode Application to add barcodes to your MS Publisher documents:






Now open MS Publisher and create a new document or open an already existing document. Go to the"Edit" menu and select "Paste" to add the barcode image from the Windows clipboard to your document:

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The barcode image is now placed to into your document. You can handle this barcode inside yourdocument as any other image (e.g. resize, move, etc.).


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OpenOffice


How to add a barcode image into an OpenOffice document

(Windows)






Now activate your OpenOffice,org document and move your cursor to that place you want to insert thebarcode image. Now select "Insert" from the "Edit" menu of your OpenOffice.org application:

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Barcode types

ActiveBarcode supports the following barcode types:

ActiveBarcode calculates the check digit - where available - automatically for you.

Code Beispiel Length Character set Description

Code 128 variable ASCII (128chars)

Modern 1D type of barcode. Has highlycopmpressed data. Very often used.

GS1-128,EAN-128,UCC-128

variable ASCII (128chars)

This special form of the Code 128 is used forgoods and palettes in commerce andindustry. More than one data field can beencoded using Application Identifiers.

EAN-13,GTIN-13 13 numeric 0-9

The EAN code is primarily used insupermarkets to identify products at thepoint of sales.

QR Code variable ASCII2D barcode for encoding mass text or data inonly one code. Often used for Mobile-Taggingwith cell phones.

Data Matrix variable ASCII 2D barcode for encoding mass text or data inonly one code.

GS1-DataMatrix variable ASCII (128

chars)

This special form of the Data Matrix is usedfor goods and palettes in commerce andindustry. More than one data field can beencoded using Application Identifiers.

EAN-8, GTIN-8 8 numeric 0-9 This is the short version of EAN-13 forextremly small products.

PDF417 variable ASCII 2D barcode for encoding mass text or data inonly one code.

ISBN-13 13 numeric 0-9 International Standard Book Number. ISBNstandard type since 01. January 2007.

ISSN 8 numeric 0-9

International Standard Serial Number. TheISSN serves the short unmistakeableidentification of sequentially appearingpublications, e.g., magazines.

ISMN 10 numeric 0-9The ISMN (Internationally Standard MusicNumber) is used for marking printed musicalpublications.

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EAN-14,GTIN-14 14 numeric 0-9 The EAN 14 code is used for traded goods

DUN-14 14 numeric 0-9 Distribution Unit Number. Also have a look atEAN-14 and ITF-14.

SCC-14 14 numeric 0-9 Shipping Container Symbol. Also have a lookat EAN-14 and ITF-14.

ITF-14 14 numeric 0-9

The ITF-14 barcode is used to create theShipping Container Symbol. This code is usedto mark cartons and palettes that areincluding goods with an EAN-13 code.

EAN-18/NVE 18 numeric 0-9 The EAN 18/NVE is used to display theNummer der Versandeinheit (NVE).

SSCC-18 18 numeric 0-9Serial Shipping Container Code. It is usedthroughout the supply chain as an identifierfor item tracing and internal control.

UPC-A, GTIN-12 12 numeric 0-9The UPC A code is the standard version of theUPC code and has 12 digits. It is also calledUPC 12 and is very similar to the EAN code.

UPC-E 8 numeric 0-9 This is the short version of UPC-A forextremly small products.

Code 39 variable A-Z, 0-9, 5special chars

Also known as Code 3 of 9. Often used typethat is self checking.

Code 39Extended variable ASCII (127

chars)Also known as Code 3 of 9 Extended.Extension of Code 39.

Code 25 variable numeric 0-9 Also known as Code 2 of 5 and Code 25Industrial. Rather old code for industrial use.

Code 25Interleaved variable numeric 0-9 Also known as Code 2 of 5 Interleaved.

Industrial use.

JAN 13 numeric 0-9Japanese Article Numbering. It's primarilyused in supermarkets to identify product atthe point of sales.

EAN-5 5 numeric 0-9 AddOn code. For example for books (seeISBN).

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EAN-2 2 numeric 0-9 AddOn code. For example for magazines.

EAN-99 13 numeric 0-9"EAN-99 is a special form of the EAN-13,which just starts with ""99"". EAN 99 is usedas an in-store coupon."

EAN-Velocity 8 numeric 0-9

EAN-Velocity is a special form of the EAN-8.This code is internally used by dealers forproducts that have no EAN-13 or EAN-8 codefrom the producer.

ISBN-13 Dual 13 numeric 0-9International Standard Book Number. ISBNtransitional type from 01. January 2006 to 31.December 2006.

ISBN-10 13 numeric 0-9 International Standard Book Number. ISBNstandard type until 31. December 2005.

Codabar variable 0-9, 6 specialcharacters

Old barcode type. Often used in medicine inthe past.

Code 93 variable A-Z, 0-9, 5special chars

Same characterset as Code 39 but morecompacted code that requires less space.

Code 93Extended variable ASCII (127

chars)

Same characterset as Code 39 Extended butmore compacted code that requires lessspace.

PZN7 7 numeric 0-9 Pharmazentralnummer für medicine. Specialform of Code 39.

PZN8 7 numeric 0-9 Pharmazentralnummer für medicine. Specialform of Code 39.

Leitcode 14 numeric 0-9 The Leitcode is used by Deutschen Post/DHL.

Identcode 12 numeric 0-9 The Identcode is used by DeutschenPost/DHL.

Code 128A variable

Uppercaseletters andcontrolcharacters

Subcode of Code 128. This type is normallynot used for itself. Use Code 128 or EAN 128instead.

Code 128B variableUpper- andlowercaseletters

Subcode of Code 128. This type is normallynot used for itself. Use Code 128 or EAN 128instead.

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Code 128C variable numeric 0-9Subcode of Code 128. This type is normallynot used for itself. Use Code 128 or EAN 128instead.

MSI Plessey variable numeric 0-9 Old code typ. Was used for goods and booksin the past.

PostNet variable numeric 0-9 This code us used to improve the speed ofsorting and delivering of mail.

Royal Mail variable A-Z, 0-9The Royal Mail 4 State Customer Code(RM4SCC) was created for automated mailsortation processes.

(*) This type number is the number of the barcode of the control's property Type.

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ActiveBarcode Application

All about the ActiveBarcode Application

ActiveBarcode Application is a tool included in the ActiveBarcode package to create barcodes withoutusing the ActiveX technology. You use this application instead of the control in some cases you cannot oryou don't want to use the control. Click here to read more about when to use the application.

Also the ActiveBarcode Application offers additional functionality for barcodes like printing well positionedbarcodes and the creation of label sheets.

Screenshot example

Using ActiveBarcode application you can create your barcodes by simply entering the desired barcodetext and selecting the barcode type. The barcode will be created on your screen and can be transferredinto your document using the clipboard (as a bitmap or a meta graphic) or you save the created barcodeas an image file. Click here to see an example of using the clipboard.

ActiveBarcode application offer you all functionality of the control: The functions can be accessed via theMenu or the Toolbar

The ActiveBarcode Application supports all barcode types of the ActiveBarcode Control: Codabar, Code 25Industrial, Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 39 Extended, Code 93, Code 93 Extended, Code 128, DataMatrix, DUN-14, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, EAN-18, EAN-99, EAN 128, EAN-Velocity, GS1-128,GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, GTIN-14, Identcode, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, ISBN-13 Dual,Bookland, ISSN, ISMN, ITF-14, JAN, Leitcode, MSI, NVE, PDF417, PostNet, PZN7, PZN8, QR Code, RoyalMail SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A and UPC-E

The ActiveBarcode Application supports all image formats of the ActiveBarcode Control: Windows Bitmap(BMP), JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa, GIF, WMF, EMF, PBM, PGM, PPM, Wireless Bitmap (WBMP) and XPM.

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File menu

Menu: File

The following functions are included in the menu 'File':

Function Toolbar Hotkey Description

New - Creates a new bar code. Select the bar code type and enter thedata to be encoded.

Open... Ctrl+OUse this to open a .BAR file. A .BAR file is a description of abarcode. Only ActiveBarcode Application is using this file format.It's designed to save barcodes with less storage size.

Open recent files... - Shows a list of the recent used files in a sub menu. By selecting afile it will be opened.

Save... Ctrl+S Use this to save a barcode. Only ActiveBarcode Application isusing this file format and can open this files.

Save as... - Use this to save a barcode as a .BAR file. Only ActiveBarcodeApplication is using this file format and can open this files.

Export image file... -

This functions saves the current barcode as a bitmap file (BMP,JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa, GIF, WMF, EMF, PBM, PGM, PPM, WBMPand XPM). You can import this files with many applications. Thesize of the bitmap is defined over the function "Layout&Size"inthe menu "Barcode".

Extended imagefile export... -

This functions saves the current barcode as a bitmap file(BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa, GIF, WMF, EMF, PBM, PGM,PPM, WBMP and XPM). You have more options: You cancreate series of image files and you can rotate thebarcode image freely (0-359 degrees) while exporting.

AboutActiveBarcode... - Opens a dialog box showing you the current version number and

more info about this application.Exit - Closes the ActiveBarcode Application.

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Edit menu

Menu: Edit

The following functions are included in the menu 'Edit':


Copy Bitmap Ctrl+BCopies the barcode as a bitmap to the clipboard. Manyapplications can use this format. Bitmaps are not freescaleable.

Copy Metafile Ctrl+MCopies the barcode as meta-graphics to the clipboard. Mostapplications can use this interchange format. Meta-graphicsis free scaleable.

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Barcode menu

Menu: Barcode

The following functions are included in the menu 'Barcode':

Function Toolbar Hotkey DescriptionType... F5 Switch the barcode type list on/off.

Text... F6 Change the barcode number (or text) here.General enter it without a checksum.

Set demo text F7 Sets the barcode text for a vaild value fordemonstration or test purposes.

Showtext F8 Decide whether the human readable text line isincluded or not.

Rotate F9-F12 Select the orientation of the barcode in 90 degreessteps.

Foreground color... - Select the foreground color for the barcode.Background color... - Select the background color for the barcode.Font... - Select the font for the barcode text.Align left - Sets the alignment of the barcode to left.Align center - Sets the alignment of the barcode to center.Align right - Sets the alignment of the barcode to right.

Layout & Size... - Change the size and the layout of the barcodehere. more....

Property Page - The property dialog of the ActiveBarcode Controlwill open.

Info - All info about the barcode will be shown in a dialogbox.

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Print menu

Menu: Print

The following functions are included in the menu 'Print':


One barcode... -Use this function to print a barcode in exact dimensions and on aspecific place on a sheet of paper. Example: Print one barcode exactlyonto a page.

Quick Print - Prints the barcode without new settings.Labels... - Print labels with barcodes on it. Example: Printing barcode labels.Setup labelsheet... - Setup the label sheet for printing. Example: Printing barcode labels.

PrinterSetup... - Setup the printer.

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Options menu

Menu: Options

The following functions are included in the menu 'Options':


LanguageGerman Ctrl+D

Sets the language of the ActiveBarcode Application toGerman. All menus and messages will the be displayed inGerman language.

LanguageEnglish Ctrl+E

Sets the language of the ActiveBarcode Application toEnglish. All menus and messages will the be displayed inEnglish language.

Toolbar - Here you can configure the toolbar, i.e. fix it or switch on oroff single function sets or unset in to the origin state.

Gradient - -Sets the color gradient effect in the application. This is anoptical extension for the application and has no influenceon the bar codes.

Smooth graphics - -Sets the smooth graphics effect in the application. This isan optical extension for the application and has noinfluence on the bar codes.

Reset hintwindows - - Use this to reactivate the hint windows that you have

selected to not show up again.

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Internet menu

Menu: Internet

The following functions are included in the menu 'Internet':

Function Toolbar Hotkey DescriptionHelp - Opens help topics from the internet homepage.InternetHomepage - Opens your default Internet browser and goes directly to the

homepage of ActiveBarcode. (http://www.activebarcode.com).

Download Page -Opens your default Internet browser and goes directly to thedownload page of ActiveBarcode.(http://download.activebarcode.com).

ActiveBarcodeShop - Opens your default Internet browser and goes directly to the

internet shop of ActiveBarcode. (http://shop.activebarcode.com).

Update Check - Opens your default Internet browser with a page showing you ifthere are updates available.

E-mail - Opens your standard Email software to send an Email to theActiveBarcode Team.

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ActiveBarcode Control (OCX)

ActiveBarcode Control

Embed an ActiveBarcode Object (Control, OCX, ActiveX) into your documentsand projects. It's very flexible and can be automated.

Create barcode objects directly in your documents. You can edit and automatethe barcode directly inside the documents.

Developers use ActiveBarcode like a standard control. Place the barcode controlonto your application form and get barcode technology with a few clicks!

Programmers Reference:

Here you have an overview of all properties, methods and events ofActiveBarcode. Please select one of the following chapters to getdescriptions on:

Properties• Methods• Events• The property dialog• Information about distributing the ActiveX control (EnterpriseEdition, Developer licence)

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Barcode types:

If you want more information of barcode types, go to Codes: Codabar, Code 25 Industrial, Code 25Interleaved, Code 39, Code 39 Extended, Code 93, Code 93 Extended, Code 128, Data Matrix, DUN-14,EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, EAN-18, EAN-99, EAN 128, EAN-Velocity, GS1-128, GS1-DataMatrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, GTIN-14, Identcode, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, ISBN-13 Dual, Bookland, ISSN,ISMN, ITF-14, JAN, Leitcode, MSI, NVE, PDF417, PostNet, PZN7, PZN8, QR Code, Royal Mail SCC-14,SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A and UPC-E

FAQ

If you have further questions or problems, please have a look at our FAQ.

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OCX: Properties

Properties of des Controls

Name Type Description read-only

Text char Text contains the content of the barcode. Generalwithout check digit. -

ShowText boolTRUE: The barcode has a human readable text.(default)FALSE: The barcode is displayed without the text.

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Type long Specifies the barcode type. -

Rotate long Rotate contains the orientation of the displayedbarcode in degreess (0,90,180,270). -

Alignment AlignConstantsAlignment sets the alignment (on the left, on theright, centered) of the barcode. You can passAlignLeft, AlignCenter or AlignRight.

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TypeName char Contains the name of the barcode type. -

IsValid bool Returns TRUE if the barcode is valid. If it's invalid, thetext cannot be coded with the selected barcode type. read-only

IsSizeOk bool

Returns TRUE if the barcode is displayed correct. Ifit's FALSE, the barcode cannot be displayed becausethe controls dimensions are too small to display thebarcode correct.

read-only

Checksum long Returns the check digit. read-onlyPicture pictureobject Returns the barcode picture. read-onlyBackColor OLE_Color Background color of the barcode. -ForeColor OLE_Color Foreground color of the barcode. -

Font fontobject Specifies the font by name, style, effects and the sizefor the text line. -

Version char Returns the controls version number. read-only

BorderHeight longBorderHeight sets the height of the border above andunder the barcode in pixels. The border is painted inthe current background color (BackColor).

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BorderWidth longBorderWidth sets the width of the border on the leftand the right of the barcode in pixels. The border ispainted in the current background color (BackColor).

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MaxBorderHeight long MaxBorderHeight returns the maximum possiblevalue of BorderHeight. read-only

MaxBorderWidth long MaxBorderWidth returns the maximum possiblevalue of BorderWidth. read-only

NotchHeightInPercent long Sets the length of the notches in percent. -

PrintFix boolIf you have the problem that the bars of the code aretoo thin when printing (i.e. with Excel), set thisproperty to true.

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AutoType bool This property should not be used. It's onlyimplemented for compatibility purposes to oldversions. ActiveBarcde tries to detect the barcode

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OCX: Methods

Methods of the Control

Name Parameter Description

CopyToClipboard : boolCopies the barcode in meta graphicformat to the clipboard. ReturnsTRUE if successful.

CopyToClipboardBySize (Width: Integer, Height: Integer):Bool

Copies the barcode in meta graphicformat to the clipboard. The size ofthe barcode is specified by thearguments width and height. ReturnsTRUE if successful.

CreatePictureBySize (Width: Integer, Height: Integer):Bool

Allows a custom sized Pictureproperty to be handled. The size ofthe barcode picture is specified bythe arguments width and height.Returns TRUE if successful.

SaveAs (path: WideString): Smallint

Saves the current barcode as imagefile (BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa,GIF, WMF, EMF, PBM, PGM, PPM,WBMP and XPM). The image size isthe current size of the control. Theimage file type used is defined bythe extension of the file name (e.g.BMP for a Windows Bitmap).

SaveAsBySize (path: WideString, Width: Integer,Height: Integer): Smallint

Saves the current barcode as imagefile (BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa,GIF, WMF, EMF, PBM, PGM, PPM,WBMP and XPM). The image size isspecified by the parameters widthand height. The image file type usedis defined by the extension of the filename (e.g. BMP for a WindowsBitmap).

SaveAsBySizeExtended

(path: WideString, Width: Integer,Height: Integer, Format: Integer,ColorDepth: Integer, Transparent:Integer, Flags: Integer, Angle:Integer, DPI: Integer): Smallint

Extended version of theSaveAsBySize Method.

SetDemoText -

Sets the property Text to a validdefault value. Use this fordemonstration or test purposes toget a valid code.

BinaryWriteAsPNGBySize (Width: Integer, Height: Integer):OleVariant

Returns the current barcode inbinary PNG image format. The size isspecified by Width and Heightparameters. This method is onlyavailable in the Enterprise Edition.

BinaryWriteAsPNG : OleVariant

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Returns the current barcode incurrent size binary PNG imageformat. This method is only availablein the Enterprise Edition.

AboutBox -Opens the info dialog ofActiveBarcode and shows Versionand other details.

SaveAsPNG (path: WideString): SmallintSaves the current barcode as PNGimage file. The image size is thecurrent size of the control.

SaveAsPNGBySize (path: WideString, Width: Integer,Height: Integer): Smallint

Saves the current barcode as PNGimage file. The image size isspecified by the paramters width andheight.

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OCX: Events

Events of the Control

Name Parameter Description

TypeChange BarcodeType:long Is triggered when the barcode type is changed. The property Typeis passed and can be used.

TextChange Text:char Is triggered when the barcode text is changed. The property Textis passed and can be used.

ShowTextChange ShowText:bool Is triggered when the display of the barcode text enabled ordisabled. The property ShowText is passed and can be used.

AutoTypeChange AutoType:bool Is triggered when the Autotype option is enabled or disabled. Theproperty Autotype is passed and can be used.

PrintFixChange PrintFix:bool Is triggered when the PrintFix option is enabled or disabled. Theproperty PrintFix is passed and can be used.

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Property Dialog: General

General settings

The General page of the property dialog:

You can set the following properties here:

Text:Here you enter the text to be encoded in the barcode.

Demo Text:If you push this button, a valid demo text for the current selected barcode type will be generatedautomatically.

Show Text:If you swith this checkbox on, the human readable line will be created. If it's off, the human readable linewill not be shown in the barcode control.

Type:Here you can select the barcode type. ActiveBarcode currently supports the following types: Codabar,Code 25 Industrial, Code 25 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 39 Extended, Code 93, Code 93 Extended, Code128, Data Matrix, DUN-14, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, EAN-18, EAN-99, EAN 128,EAN-Velocity, GS1-128, GS1-Data Matrix, GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, GTIN-14, Identcode, ISBN-10,ISBN-13, ISBN-13 Dual, Bookland, ISSN, ISMN, ITF-14, JAN, Leitcode, MSI, NVE, PDF417, PostNet, PZN7,PZN8, QR Code, Royal Mail SCC-14, SSCC-18, UCC-128, UPC-A and UPC-E

Rotate:You set the orientation/rotation of the barcode in degreess (0,90,180,270).

The property dialog: | General | Fonts | Colors | Layout |

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Property Dialog: Fonts

Font settings

The Fonts page of the property dialog:


Font name:Select the font for the human readable line. You always should use TrueType fonts. Otherwise there maybe display problems when rotating the barcode.

Attributes:Select attributes for your font, e.g. bold, italic, etc.

Size:Select the size of the font.

Effects:You can use additional effects for the font here.


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Property Dialog: Colors

Color settings

The Colors page of the property dialog:


Propertyname:Select BackColor or ForeColor here in oeder what you want to edit.

System color:Not used here.

Color:Select a color.


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Property Dialog: Layout

Layout settings

The Layout page of the property dialog:


Alignment:Alignment sets the alignment (0=left, 1=center, 2=right) of the barcode inside the control.

Borderheight:BorderHeight sets the height of the border above and under the barcode in pixels. The border is paintedin the current background color (BackColor).

Borderwidth:BorderWidth sets the width of the border on the left and the right of the barcode in pixels. The border ispainted in the current background color (BackColor).

NotchHeightInPercent:Sets the length of the notches in percent.

Printfix:If you have the problem that the bars of the code are too thin when printing (i.e. with Excel), set thisproperty to true.


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ActiveBarcode Commandline Tool

General

You can use the ActiveBarcode command line tool to create barcode images files directly from thecommand line. E.g. use it in batch or script programs.

The commandline tool is included in the ActiveBarcode program package. When you setup ActiveBarcodeto your system, the commandline tool also will be installed. You can find the tool namedbarcodeimage.wsf in the folder you installed ActiveBarcode to. General this is c:\programs\ActiveBarcode.

An example: The following call of the tool will create a 400x200 pixels sized PNG image file namedean.png with an EAN-13 barcode encoding "192837465012".

barcodeimage ean.png text=192837465012 typename=ean13 width=400 height=200

One more example: The following call of the tool will create a 500x100 pixels sized PNG image file namedcode128.bmp with an Code 128 barcode encoding "Hello World".

barcodeimage code128.bmp "text=Hello World" type=14 width=500 height=100

Powershell: If you want to use 'barcodeimage' with the Microsoft Windows PowerShell, you have to call itusing 'cscript'. See this example:

cscript barcodeimage.wsf code128.bmp "text=Hello World" type=14 width=500 height=100

Command line parameters for the console

Usage:barcodeimage filename [Parameter]

Parameter Description Example

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-text= text to be encoded -text=123456789012-type= barcode type -type=0-width= width in pixels -width=500-height= height in pixels -height=500

-alignment=

Alignment1=left2=center3=right

-alignment=2

-borderwidth= borderwidth in pixels -borderwidth=10-borderheight= borderheight in pixels -borderheight=1-notchheightinpercent= the notch height in % -notchheightinpercent=25-showtext=off no textline under the code -showtext=off

-forecolor= sets the foreground colorhexadecimal RGB as RRGGBB

-foreground=000000(example is black)

-backcolor= sets the background colorhexadecimal RGB as RRGGBB

-background=FFFFFF(example is white)

-fontname= font for the text line -fontname=arial-fontsize= font size -fontsize=8-fontbold= font bold (on/off) -fontbold=on-fontitalic= font italic (on/off) -fontitalic=on-fontunderline= font underline (on/off) -fontunderline=on-fontstrikeout= font strikeout (on/off) -fontstrikeout=on

-filetype=

file type of image(valid values: bmp, jpg, png, tif, tga, gif, wbm, pbm,pgm, ppm, xpm, wmf, emf)Default: auto detect by extension of filename

-filetype=bmp

-colordepth= colordepth of the image file(valid values: 1,8,16,24,36) -colordepth=24

-flags= flags for the image file -flags=0x80

-angle= rotates the image file(valid values: 0-359) -angle=180

-transparent= background transparency(valid values: 0, 1, not implemented yet) -transparent=1

-dpi= resolution in DPI for jpg, png, tif & bmp files -dpi=300

-echo=

off: display no messageserrors: display only errorsverbose:display all messages and open barcode inImageView

-echo=off-echo=errors-echo=verbose

64bit Windows

If you want to use the barcodeimage.wsf program under Windows 64bit, you need to run thebarcodeimage.wsf in 32-bit, as the control is 32-bit too. On 64bit machines wsf files are running in 64bitmode by default.

Have a look for a 32bit version of the cscript.exe or wscript.exe on your machine and then call the scriptusing the following commands:


cscript.exe barcodeimage.wsforwscript.exe barcodeimage.wsf

In general the cscript and/or wscript files are located in the %windir%\syswWOW64 folder.

Example

For example you can use the command line tool to createbarcodes dynamically in a OpenOffice document. We have createdan example file for OpenOffice Calc that creates barcodes from alist of numbers right beside the numbers in a sheet.

You can download this example file directly using this link:ab_barcodelist.ods

Please have a look at the notes inside this document: You mayhave to edit the path of the command line tool inside the macro.


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